India introduces Telecom Consumer Protection (Thirteenth Amendment) Regulations, 2026

India has introduced the Telecom Consumer Protection (Thirteenth Amendment) Regulations, 2026. Prepaid users will get 30-day recharge plans, cutting annual recharges from 13 to 12, plus voice- and SMS-only plans for those who don't need data.

• 30-day plans cut annual recharges from 13 to 12
• Voice- and SMS-only plans will be offered without data
• Rules target low-budget users who mainly need basic calls